Spring has sprung! This is the time of year when flowers begin blooming again, and the drear of winter is overcome by the brightness of spring. Life begins anew! During this time of reawakening, we encourage you to tackle one facet of your life that has been in hibernation. Do you have a friend with whom you've lost touch, but have been thinking of reconnecting with? Is there a book you've been meaning to read, but haven't found the time? Are there talents you have that could be shared for the betterment of your community? Don't wait! Now is the time to act! Just as Jesus did not allow death to overcome life, don't allow time spent on other activities to overcome the direction God is leading you. Now is the time for new beginnings! |
"For now the winter is past,
the rain is over and gone.
The flowers appear on the earth;
the time of singing has come,
and the voice of the turtledove
is heard in our land."
~ Song of Solomon 2:11-12
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Featured Seasonal Link
New Beginnings is a process for churches to envision a new future for their congregations. First created by the Disciples of Christ, and now also used by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), this is an exciting process aimed at getting congregations to identify their passion, what they are best at, and their resources; and engage in honest dialogue about how God is calling them to minister in their local communities.
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Featured App 
Only available on the iPhone and iPad, this free app allows you to receive daily inspirational quotes and commentary from excerpts "Words to Live By" written by Eknath Easwaran. In addition to receiving a daily inspirational thought, the app also has an index feature where you can locate quotes from famous authors. If you miss a day, you can easily find the date and the thought for that day will appear.
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Global Prayer Concerns 
- Pray for victims of gun violence and their families.
- Pray for an end to the conflict in Syria, and for the refugees.
- Pray for those who are unemployed.
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Sow a thought, and you reap an act;
Sow an act, and you reap a habit;
Sow a habit, and you reap a character;
Sow a character, and you reap a destiny.
~ Charles Reade
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